BabyCenter Editors' review*

What it is

This car seat is full of strong and thoughtful safety advances. It even has the same protective padding used in Indy cars, a steel-reinforced metal frame, a 10-position headrest, and color-coded belt paths and labels. Sure, all that high-tech padding takes up some space, so this isn’t the slimmest car seat on the market, but it sure does feel strong and sturdy. We love the easy-to-follow instructions printed right on the seat and how the harness straps adjust with a simple lever.

What to watch out for

While the seat is approved for babies from 5 pounds, it will probably be too big for most newborns. It’s a better bet for older babies who have grown out of their infant carriers but are still rear-facing. Another quibble: The seat cover isn’t machine-washable.

Editors' rating

Overall rating

4

Quality

5

Ease of use

3

Good value

4

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